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ASG adds full base and line maintenance capability on the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet to its EASA P145 capability

ASG announced the addition of the Cirrus SF50 Vision Jet to its EASA P145 approval. This achievement is the culmination of a large investment in training, tooling and parts which further cements ASG’s position in Europe as the go-to Cirrus Service Centre with full SF50 cover now for EASA, 2-RE...

Flexjet graduates its first class of Airframe and Powerplant Technicians

Flexjet announced the graduation of its first class of Airframe and Powerplant apprentices. These 10 individuals completed 30 months of paid, on-the-job training while working alongside some of the most experienced and professional maintenance technicians in the nation. Following completio...

Setting new standards for members and patients - LAR presents Challenger 605 long-haul ambulance jet

The entry into service of the newest member of the fleet marks a milestone for the medical care and comfort of LAR members. Being the first long-haul aircraft in LAR history, the Challenger 605 allows for even faster repatriations and, thanks to its spacious cabin, ensures the best possible conditions for operational crews and patients. The new aircraft bearing the registration LX-RHC offers...

415 and still counting - Boutsen Aviation sales team is flying high

Boutsen Aviation celebrated not one but two sales – bringing the total number of transactions to an impressive 415. The sales team is certainly flying high this year, having enjoyed a successful 2022 which ends on a particularly high note with the sale of two Pilatus PC-24s - the  ‘world’s first-ever super versatile jet’.  Dominique Trinquet, Presiden...

Eve and FlyBIS to develop eVTOL operations in Brazil and Latin America

Eve Air Mobility signed a LOI with FlyBIS Aviation to collaborate on the development of eVTOL operations in Brazil and South America. Based on the agreement, FlyBIS will also purchase up to 40 of Eve’s eVTOL vehicles. Andre Stein, Co-CEO of Eve, commented: “This new collaboration with FlyBIS will enable us to expand the future of air mobility to Southern areas of Brazil...

VistaJet continues continues to reduce emissions with latest sustainability move

VistaJet continues to push forward with its plan for more sustainable aviation solutions and announces an agreement with AEG Fuels to purchase Sustainable Aviation Fuel produced by OMV at Vienna International Airport. Leading the industry by integrating a series of environmental initiatives throughout its operations, the agreement accelerates VistaJet's journey to carbon neutral...

The construction of Comlux future VIP hangar at Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub started

Comlux broke the ground of its new hangar facility at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South. The ground-breaking ceremony took place in the presence of Tahnoon Saif, CEO of Mohammed Bin Rashid Aerospace Hub, and Richard Gaona, Executive Chairman and CEO of Comlux. The future facility will span 12,000 square meters and boast a 5,000 square-meter hangar, in addition to...

VPorts inks landmark agreement to create world's first advanced air mobility integrator centre in Dubai

VPorts and operation of Advanced Air Mobility infrastructure announced a historic partnership with the UAE General Civil Aviation Authority and the Mohammed bin Rashid Aerospace Hub at Dubai South to establish the world’s first AAM integrator world centre in Dubai. Set to establish Dubai and the UAE as a world-class global AAM hub, the ground-breaking proje...

Pilatus delivers first PC-12 NGX to Tradewind Aviation

Tradewind Aviation took delivery of their first PC-12 NGX during a ceremonial handover at the Pilatus US subsidiary in Broomfield, Colorado. The delivery marks the first of twenty PC-12 NGXs to be delivered to Tradewind’s headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut, over the next five years. Pilatus and Tradewind Aviation executives gathered to celebrate the milestone at Rocky Mountain Met...

ACJ partners with Citadel to extend its Service Centre Network

Airbus Corporate Jets has signed a partnership agreement with Citadel Completions LLC, based in Chennault International Airport, Louisiana, USA, to enter the ACJ Services Centre Network. Citadel will provide to ACJ customers a wide spectrum of capabilities, including maintenance, engineering, modification and upgrade services. The signature took place at MEBAA Show 2022. The ACJ Service Ce...

The Helicopter Company signs HCare In-Service contract for fleet of six ACH160 helicopters

The Helicopter Company (THC), established by the Public Investment Fund (PIF) as the first helicopter services provider licensed to operate commercial flights in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, has signed an HCare In-Service contract to cover its future fleet of six ACH160 helicopters.When delivered, the ACH160s will be deployed across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia for corporate transportation ser...

Embraer Executive Jets brings Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 to MEBAA 2022

Embraer is back to MEBAA 2022 showcasing Phenom 300E and Praetor 600 for the first time! Since the last appearance at the show in 2018, Embraer has enjoyed great momentum in capturing a competitive market. Embraer has experienced strong sales throughout the year while holding a solid and growing backlog. In 2021, Embraer set forth new ESG goals and commitments. Embraer’s ambitious goals...

A brand new FBO to open at Nice Airport - DC Aviation G-OPS

In a very near future, January 2023, a brand new FBO at Nice Airport will be opened by DC Aviation G-OPS.  The new FBO is committed to delivering a complete range of VIP handling services backed by the dedication, professionalism, and experience of the DC Aviation G-OPS team. The FBO is in an excellent location, which helps to optimize operations and support services. It includ...

Expansion in UK market with eVolare -Lilium signs binding contract including pre-delivery payment for up to 20 aircraft

Lilium announced a contract with eVolare, a subsidiary of Volare Aviation, one of the UK largest helicopter and private jet operators. This partnership includes a firm commitment for ten Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets, with an option to purchase an additional ten Lilium Pioneer Edition Jets. eVolare will be Lilium lead partner and launch operator in the UK for sales of the Lilium Jet t...

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EBAA France warns of French aviation’s decline and its impact on regional economies

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AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

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From flagship aircraft to best-in-class support: Bombardier's NBAA-BACE 2026 experience

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EBAA France warns of French aviation’s decline and its impact on regional economies

EBAA France, the representative body for France’s business aviation ecosystem, brings together aircraft operators, airport activities, aircraft manufacturing, maintenance, and training providers...

Which aircraft are most commonly used for medical air services?

From Learjets and Challengers to turboprops such as the Pilatus PC-12, different aircraft bring different capabilities to a medical flight. Sebastian Demiet, COO of MTI 24/7, explains why aircraft sel...

HondaJet APMG S upgrade package earns EASA validation

HondaJet Classic and APMG operators across the European Union can now access the latest enhancements developed for the HondaJet family following the European Union Aviation Safety Agency’s valid...

Desert Jet launches ramp expansion development at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport

Desert Jet has broken ground on its long-planned ramp expansion at Jacqueline Cochran Regional Airport (KTRM), advancing a key infrastructure investment designed to accommodate rising business av...

Chapman Freeborn becomes a member of BlackBook Motorsport’s international business network

International air charter specialist Chapman Freeborn has joined BlackBook Motorsport, the global business network connecting key stakeholders across Formula 1, NASCAR, MotoGP and the wider internatio...

AeronautX elevates training capacity with new Amsterdam Centre and strategic VistaJet alliance

AeronautX, part of the AX Aero Group, has announced the launch of a new business aviation pilot training centre in Amsterdam, scheduled to open in the first quarter of 2027. Created by business a...

Following a landmark satellite network milestone, Viasat simplifies JetXP business aviation service plans

Viasat, a global leader in satellite communications, has enhanced its JetXP business aviation connectivity service with a simplified three-tier plan structure and, for the first time, publis...